The Cyclades, or Life Among the Insular Greeks

Described as "a spirited, sometimes quirky, narrative of the ups and downs of simple travel in the Greek islands.. in the late nineteenth century, " this book is a personal account of two tours made by J Theodore Bent and his wife around the Greek islands between 1882 and 1884. A self-taught archaeologist and historian, Bent's account is full of historical information and description of both people and places. This new edition edited by Gerald Brisch includes additional material.